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Zinnia, Berry Tart Mix Seeds

Zinnia elegans
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Grow a beautiful garden with Zinnia, Berry Tart Mix Seeds.

These versatile seeds produce stunning blooms in various shades of berry, bringing a touch of colour and vibrancy to any outdoor space. The Berry Tart Zinnia mix is composed of 'Cherry Queen', 'Coral Beauty', 'Meteor', and 'Scarlet Flame' varieties, creating a fiery, and vibrant colour combination.  The pollinator-attracting flowers bloom 10-12 cm (4-5") in size making them perfect for cut flowers.  Berry Tart makes a stunning display in flower beds and larger containers.

  • SKU: 141286
  • Common Name: Zinnia
  • Botanical Name: Zinnia elegans
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Safe for bees
Safe
for Bees
Good for pollinators
Good For Pollinators
Grow best in
Grows
Best In:
Full Sun
Days to germination
Days to
Germination:
5 - 7 days
Water needs
Water
Needs:
Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week
Best container size
Best
Container Size:
30+ cm (12"+)
Growing height
Growing Height:
75-100 cm (30-40")
Key Features Chevron Down Chevron Forward
  • Plant Type: Flower
  • Plant Lifecycle: Annual
  • Fill Weight (grams): 600 mg
  • Approximate Seed Count: 60-80
  • Characteristics: Attracts bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, pollinators and songbirds | Pet friendly | Cut flowers
  • Planting Method: Direct Sow
  • Color: Red
  • Water Needs: Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week
  • Days Until Bloom: 35 - 60 days
  • Harvest/Bloom Season: July to Frost
  • Landscape Use: Bedding
  • Resistance: Deer|Rabbit|Black Walnut|Dry Soil
  • Tolerance: Heat|Drought
Instructions Chevron Down Chevron Forward
    Growing Instructions:

    Zinna seeds can be sown directly into the garden when the soil is warm and all danger of frost is passed. Soil temperature (not air temperature) should be warmer than 21°C (70°F) for seeds to germinate. Planting at a lower temperature will delay germination. Soak seeds overnight in room temperature water before planting to hasten germination. Choose a location that receives at least 6 hours of sunlight daily. Space seeds and plant to the depth indicated below. Press seeds into the soil to ensure good contact and cover with 6 mm (1/4") of soil. After planting, water the seeds with a gentle mist or shower. A hard spray can wash soil away, dislodge seeds and clump them together. It is critical to keep the soil consistently moist, but not soggy during germination. Do not let the soil dry out, as young plants have underdeveloped roots and can quickly dehydrate, particularly in windy conditions. When your seedlings reach a height of a few centimetres (inches) and have developed 2 or 3 pairs of leaves, it is important to thin them out, according to the plant spacing indicated below to provide good air circulation and room to grow. Zinnia seeds can be succession planted every 2 to 3 weeks until mid-July for a continuous supply of blooms.

    For earlier blooms, seeds can be started indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost in your area. Follow the seed depth and spacing guidelines indicated below. Once all danger of frost has passed, seedlings should be hardened off before planting in their growing location. Seedlings should be transplanted according to the plant spacing directions below. Regularly monitor your plants and ensure that the soil remains moist while they establish themselves in their new environment.

    Click here to read more information on planning and planting a garden.

  • Planting Depth: 6 mm (1/4")
  • Seed Spacing: 1.3 cm (1/2")
  • Plant Spacing: 30 cm (12")
  • Instructions for Nutrient Care: Feed plants SUPERthrive once per week. Mix 1.2 ml (1/4 tsp) per 4L (1 gallon) of water in a watering can and apply solution to the base of the plants.
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Growing Suggestions:
  • Pinching back the early flower buds will help your plants to promote more branches and grow bushier. Wait until the plant is 20-30 cm (8-12") tall, cut off the top 8-10 cm (3-4") of the plant, directly above a set of leaves. Within a week, you will notice new stems sprouting from where you had cut the plant. This process will also cause the entire plant to branch out even more, giving rise to additional stems and flowers.
  • Regularly removing spent flowers, known as deadheading will promote continuous blooming and encourage the growth of fresh buds.
  • Harvest Zinnia flowers for indoor arrangements when they are fully open. Click here to learn more about harvesting flowers.
  • Zinnias should be watered regularly, but be careful not to overwater them. They can withstand drier soil better than overly wet soil, and too much water can cause fungal diseases. Try to water plants at the base of the plant rather than overhead. Dampness on foliage invites disease.

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